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Naresh Matthi

Hyderabad,Telangana

Summary

Energetic, and Passionate business development professional with over 20 years of proven experience in diversified industries like Microfinance, Banking, Insurance and FMCG.

Instrumental in signing of new partnerships with Bank and Account Aggregators, partnering as a Business Correspondent for Microfinance and Agri business and winning RFP (request for proposal) with two Banks at New Street Tech.

Introduced Micro-Enterprise Loans at Centrum Microcredit. Partnered with water.org to align with United Nations Social Development Goals Networks for launching Water and Sanitization Loan sand attained an overwhelming 1100 clients in 3 months (Centrum Microcredit). Developed and designed the Social Impact Report for CML with external partner. Designed Business Loans for the customers of PaynearBy (Fintech Company) where lending is done by Centrum Microcredit using the Tech platform of PnB.

Pioneered the business from scratch and stimulated it to 230 crores in 3 years (Altura Financial Services). Instrumental in the sellout of the loan portfolio to Centrum, smooth transition of team and processes and complete integration.

Managed MFI portfolio of 1300 plus crores and was held accountable for 300 + branch operations across Eastern, Central, Western & Northern India

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Head & Head - Learning & Development

Pragati Finserv
04.2024 - Current
  • Developed high-performing team members through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
  • Expanded market reach by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
  • Set and monitored annual budgets for departments and entire business.
  • Drove organizational change by leading the implementation of new technologies and systems for improved productivity.
  • Oversee branch operations and implement fraud prevention training
  • Ensure Collection efficiency & PAR control
  • Coordinate with Credit, Operations and Collection teams
  • Identify and enhance market penetration and customer acquisition

Head- Credit & Product

Centrum Microcredit Ltd
11.2019 - 02.2021

• Headed a 14 Credit & 1 Data Analytical Managers team for risk management, client portfolio, and embedded new avenues.

• Partnered with the Recoveries & Analytical Team to generate business insights to develop the credit appraisal.

process and policies.

• Co-partnered with the business team to achieve targets and ensure approval of disbursement within the stipulated schedule.

• Monitored minutely and controlled performance of the loan portfolio, especially high-risk loans.

• Designed and implemented appropriate lending strategies and introduced new products to the market by analyzing customer's requirements through various customer development programs and policies.

• Provided ongoing coaching & development programs for credit specialist teams to enhance employee capability & engagement.

• Actively involved with the Sales Director to create innovative and affluent sales strategies to leverage in the market.

• Gauged product market data reviewed competitors' products and suggested necessary changes to be implemented.

• Accountable for providing source data for product line communication by defining product-market communication objectives.

• Identified & recommended the scope of present and future product prospects by reviewing the ongoing market trend.

• Improved technical knowledge by self-educating through periodic workshops, professional publications & networking portals.

Business Head

Altura Financial Services Pvt Ltd
09.2017 - 10.2019

• Managed operational performance to drive growth and expansion by monitoring a team of 300 plus people spread across 6 states and ensured the process is adhered to as per RBI guidelines.

• Build quality asset book in Microfinance and Microenterprise Loans

• Responsible for crafting and executing the team's budget, business plans and strategies to meet the desired goals.

• Efficiently handled the company's credit and risk control policy in adherence to operational norms.

• Kick started new projects and implemented cost-effective marketing strategies with periodic training sessions in consultation with HR, Finance & Treasury Departments to ensure smooth Operations.

• Act as main Quality Controller in client's selection, product process and pricing, quality management portfolio

and all other operational aspects.

Asst Vice President - Business

SHARE MICROFIN LTD
05.2012 - 08.2017

• Managed a healthy MFI portfolio and was held accountable for over 300 branch operations across Eastern, Central & Northern India (West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan & Haryana) with a team of Frontline Sales, Branch, Area, Divisional and Zonal Managers, did some special projects Karnataka, AP & Telangana (Recoveries)

• Forecast the risk involved in the new and existing processes by analyzing the market trends and taking corrective measures.

• Directed the team to overcome the challenges of achieving the targeted goals by adhering to the standards.

• Conducted periodic surprise checks & audits at Branches & trained the team to ensure the required norms are maintained.

Implemented methods to reduce NPA's by Risk Assessing & Reporting and introduced new projects

Regional Sales Manager

ING Vysya Bank
01.2009 - 04.2012

• Responsible for Wealth Products division business with a team of Area Managers, Branch Heads and Relationship Managers.

• Augmented Customer Risk Profiling and developing Financial Plans for Affluent Customers across Retail & Corporate clients.

• Closed High Net Wealth cases by creating value and assisting the Sales Team on closures and documentation.

• Enabling team with Business Proposals, Client Sales pitch along with customized presentation & recommendations for clients

• Organized Wealth Management events at Branches by creating awareness through various products & services.

Senior Branch Head- Agency Sales

Reliance Life Insurance Co.ltd
07.2006 - 12.2008

Assistant Manager - Liabilities

ICICI Bank
04.2005 - 06.2006

Business Development Manager

HDFC Standard Life Insurance
06.2003 - 03.2005

Area Sales Executive

Bacardi Martini India Ltd
04.2002 - 05.2003

Territory Business Manager

UB Spirits Division
03.2000 - 03.2002

Education

MBA - Sales & Marketing

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, India

CAIIB

Indian Institute of Banking & Financial Services
Hyderabad, India

Advance Certification in AI & ML

IIIT
Hyderabad, India
08-2021

Strategic Management

IIM
Kozhikode, India
11-2020

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Project management
  • Building Partnerships
  • Business planning & Development
  • Credit & Risk analysis
  • Microfinance, Insurance, MSME , LAP

Timeline

Business Head & Head - Learning & Development

Pragati Finserv
04.2024 - Current

Head- Credit & Product

Centrum Microcredit Ltd
11.2019 - 02.2021

Business Head

Altura Financial Services Pvt Ltd
09.2017 - 10.2019

Asst Vice President - Business

SHARE MICROFIN LTD
05.2012 - 08.2017

Regional Sales Manager

ING Vysya Bank
01.2009 - 04.2012

Senior Branch Head- Agency Sales

Reliance Life Insurance Co.ltd
07.2006 - 12.2008

Assistant Manager - Liabilities

ICICI Bank
04.2005 - 06.2006

Business Development Manager

HDFC Standard Life Insurance
06.2003 - 03.2005

Area Sales Executive

Bacardi Martini India Ltd
04.2002 - 05.2003

Territory Business Manager

UB Spirits Division
03.2000 - 03.2002

MBA - Sales & Marketing

Andhra University

CAIIB

Indian Institute of Banking & Financial Services

Advance Certification in AI & ML

IIIT

Strategic Management

IIM
Naresh Matthi